Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Monday vowed strict action against a man accused of assaulting a salesgirl at a lingerie shop in Faisalabad.
The incident occurred on November 8 at Kohinoor Plaza, where the suspect allegedly attacked the woman after she asked him to contact the business owner regarding rent and tax matters.
CCTV footage showed the man pulling her from behind the counter and throwing her to the ground, according to police.
Faisalabad police confirmed the suspect’s arrest and said legal proceedings had been initiated. An FIR was registered at Madina Town police station under Sections 354 and 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code, relating to assault on a woman and acts intended to insult her modesty.
In a post on X, Maryam said no one would be allowed to intimidate or harm ordinary citizens with impunity, adding that the government would protect vulnerable people and hold perpetrators accountable.
